Julius Vom Hofe 4 3/8" Salmon Reel 3-Piece There is a darker spot

There is a darker spot on the butt section ferrule wrap from either a blemish on the cane underneath or a mishap with the varnish/color preserver

The blued step-down ferrules fit together perfectly

We're lucky to have two of these fine Hardy St George Junior reels that Hardy reissued approximately ten years ago

Grip may have been cleaned and there is a small chunk of cork missing near the hood (pictured)

walnut ferrule plug

Julius Vom Hofe 4 3/8" Salmon Reel 3-Piece There is a darker spotFor sale here is a Julius Vom Hofe salmon reel. 4 3 8" diameter and 1 5 8" pillar length, which approximates the spool width at its widest point. The reel weighs 20 1 2 oz. Adjustable drag although all settings seem to be result in similar spring tension, which is fairly light. German silver and hard rubber construction. The spool flanges and reel foot are also nickel silver. The hard rubber is in fine condition with no chips or cracks. The screws